Molecular Breeding

Article	Citations
Creation and gene expression analysis of a giant embryo rice mutant with high GABA content	106
Genomic insights into genome-wide heterozygosity and its impact on walnut adaptive evolution and improvement	50
Enhancement of root sulfur metabolic pathway by overexpression of OAS-TL3 to increase total soybean seed protein content	48
Genome wide association study and transcriptome analysis identify candidate genes regulating wheat coleoptile length	38
Regional association and transcriptome analysis revealed candidate genes controlling plant height in Brassica napus	33
Male sterility and hybrid breeding in soybean	23
Characterization of qPL5: a novel quantitative trait locus (QTL) that controls panicle length in rice (Oryza sativa L.)	23
The role of Exo70s in plant defense against pathogens and insect pests and their application for crop breeding	22
Bread wheat with enhanced grain carotenoid content: a novel option for wheat biofortification	22
Integrating molecular markers and phenotypic analysis to assess cold tolerance in rice germplasm	21
Identification of qGL4.1 and qGL4.2, two closely linked QTL controlling grain length in rice	20
Engineering the key domains of starch synthases and branching enzyme to balance the amylose increase and yield loss in maize kernels	20
Enhancing the blast resistance of an elite thermo-sensitive genic male sterile line (TGMS) Longke638S and its derived hybrid varieties by incorporating Pigm gene	20
Molecular mapping of two novel cold resistance genes in common wheat by 660K SNP array	19
Genome-wide association study reveals candidate genes controlling root system architecture under low phosphorus supply at seedling stage in Brassica napus	19
Identification of two plastid transit peptides for construction of pollen-inactivation system in rice	19
Genetic mapping and functional genomics of soybean seed protein	17
Effects of the different waxy proteins on starch biosynthesis, starch physicochemical properties and Chinese noodle quality in wheat	17
Characterization and fine mapping of Double-grain (Dgs) mutant in sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]	16
Using genomic selection to correct pedigree errors in kiwiberry breeding	16
Identification of major genomic regions for soybean seed weight by genome-wide association study	15
Identification and candidate analysis of a new brown planthopper resistance locus in an Indian landrace of rice, paedai kalibungga	15
Navigating the genetic basis of cadmium accumulation: a comprehensive analysis of low-cadmium accumulation rice	15
RNA-seq profiling of primary calli induced by different media and photoperiods for japonica rice ‘Yunyin’	15
Genetic analysis of trade-offs among disease resistance, yield, and quality traits employing genome-wide association mapping in indica rice (Oryza sativa L.)	15

Two QTL regions for spike length showing pleiotropic effects on Fusarium head blight resistance and thousand-grain weight in bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	15
Molecular mapping and candidate gene identification of two major quantitative trait loci associated with silique length in oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.)	15
OsNAC74 affects grain protein content and various biological traits by regulating OsAAP6 expression in rice	14
Production of new wheat–A. cristatum translocation lines with modified chromosome 2P coding for powdery mildew and leaf rust resistance	14
Ningza 182: A rapeseed variety with a moderately compact plant type, bred for high yield and high oil content	14
CandiHap: a haplotype analysis toolkit for natural variation study	14
Uncovering a stable QTL qSRI.A06 and candidate gene for rapeseed pod shatter resistance	14
Integrating genome-wide association study into genomic selection for the prediction of agronomic traits in rice (Oryza sativa L.)	14
Overexpression of ZmEXPA5 reduces anthesis-silking interval and increases grain yield under drought and well-watered conditions in maize	13
Speed breeding enhances crop resilience and productivity in a changing climate	13
Recent progress in the understanding of Citrus Huanglongbing: from the perspective of pathogen and citrus host	13
Genome-wide association study and genomic prediction for yield and grain quality traits of hybrid rice	12
Candidate loci for breeding compact plant-type soybean varieties	12
Editing of A622 genes results in ultra-low nicotine whole tobacco plants at the expense of dramatically reduced growth and development	12
Genome-wide association study and transcriptome analysis reveal natural variation of key genes regulation flowering time in rapeseed	12
Origin, variation, and selection of natural alleles controlling flowering and adaptation in wild and cultivated soybean	12
Effects of genotype and culture conditions on microspore embryogenesis in radish (Raphanus sativus L.)	11
Simultaneous improvement of fiber yield and quality in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) by integration of auxin transport and synthesis	11
Identification of quantitative trait loci for important agronomic traits using chromosome segment substitution lines from a japonica × indica cross in rice	11
Transcriptome analysis revealed molecular basis of cold response in Prunus mume	10
A chromosome arm from Thinopyrum intermedium × Thinopyrum ponticum hybrid confers increased tillering and yield potential in wheat	10
Accumulation of mutations in the AP2 homoeologs causes suppression of anther extrusion with altered spike and culm development in hexaploid wheat	10
Validation of SNP markers for selection of semi-dwarf and peduncle extrusion in barley	10
Cytological and genetic effects of rye chromosomes 1RS and 3R on the wheat-breeding founder parent Chuanmai 42 from southwestern China	9
Pyramiding of genes for grain protein content, grain quality, and rust resistance in eleven Indian bread wheat cultivars: a multi-institutional effort	9
Pinpointing Rcs3 for frogeye leaf spot resistance and tracing its origin in soybean breeding	9
Development and evaluation of the utility of GenoBaits Peanut 40K for a peanut MAGIC population	9
Integrating genome-wide association studies with selective sweep reveals genetic loci associated with tolerance to low phosphate availability in Brassica napus	9
Mapping of dwarfing gene and identification of mutant allele on plant height in wheat	9
Characterization and mapping of a downy mildew resistance gene, Pl36, in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)	9
Integrated review of Psathyrostachy huashanica: From phylogenetic research to wheat breeding application	9
Pyramiding wheat pre-harvest sprouting resistance genes in triticale breeding	9
Using the dominant mutation gene Ae1-5180 (amylose extender) to develop high-amylose maize	9
Rapid breeding of an early maturing, high-quality, and high-y.ielding rice cultivar using marker‑assisted selection coupled with optimized anther culture	9
Zheyouza 59, a rapeseed variety with superior resistance and excellent yield	9
Wild species rice OsCERK1DY-mediated arbuscular mycorrhiza symbiosis boosts yield and nutrient use efficiency in rice breeding	8
Text mining reveals the increasing importance of genomic approaches in crop research and breeding	8
The elite variations in germplasms for soybean breeding	8
Genetic markers of olive fruit weight selected to be used in breeding experiments	8
Mutating BnEOD1s via CRISPR-Cas9 increases the seed size and weight in Brassica napus	8
Flavonoid compounds as a way to identify sources of carrot resistance to Alternaria leaf blight	8
Genome-wide association mapping of resistance to the foliar diseases septoria nodorum blotch and tan spot in a global winter wheat collection	8
Quantitative trait loci for resistance to black point caused by Bipolaris sorokiniana in bread wheat	8
Identification and characterization analysis of candidate genes controlling mushroom leaf development in Chinese kale by BSA-seq	8
Fine mapping of a novel QTL CsFSG1 for fruit skin gloss in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.)	8
Utilization of marker-assisted backcrossing to generate new gynoecious cucumber lines with genetic heritage similar to the indigenous Vietnamese cucumber	8
Getting help from the extended family: identification and genetic characterisation of novel resistance to Globodera pallida ‘Oberlangen’ in wild Solanum species	8
Fruit crops: development, stress resilience and molecular breeding	8
Genome-wide association analysis of kernel nutritional quality in two natural maize populations	8
A novel variation of TaGW2-6B increases grain weight without penalty in grain protein content in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	8

Plant immunity in soybean: progress, strategies, and perspectives	8
Analyses of diverse low alkaloid tobacco germplasm identify naturally occurring nucleotide variability contributing to reduced leaf nicotine accumulation	7
Mapping and functional characterization of the tomato spotted wilt virus resistance gene SlCHS3 in Solanum lycopersicum	7
Breeding for durable resistance against biotrophic fungal pathogens using transgenes from wheat	7
Five plants per RIL for phenotyping traits of high or moderate heritability ensure the power of QTL mapping in a rice MAGIC population	7
MaGA20ox2f, an OsSD1 homolog, regulates flowering time and fruit yield in banana	7
Meta-analysis reveals consensus genomic regions associated with multiple disease resistance in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	7
BnaC09.tfl1 controls determinate inflorescence trait in Brassica napus	7
Implementation of different relationship estimate methodologies in breeding value prediction in kiwiberry (Actinidia arguta)	7
Pleiotropic effect analysis and marker development for grain zinc and iron concentrations in spring wheat	7
Genetic variations in MdSAUR36 participate in the negative regulation of mesocarp cell division and fruit size in Malus species	7
GWAS in tetraploid potato: identification and validation of SNP markers associated with glycoalkaloid content	7
Efficient marker-assisted breeding for clubroot resistance in elite Pol-CMS rapeseed varieties by updating the PbBa8.1 locus	7
Identification and mapping of late blight resistance QTLs in the wild tomato accession PI 224710 (Solanum pimpinellifolium)	7
In silico integration of disease resistance QTL, genes and markers with the Brassica juncea physical map	7
WRKY75 regulates anthocyanin accumulation in juvenile citrus tissues	7
Fatty acid exporter 1 enhances seed oil content in Brassica napus	6
Fine mapping of a heading date QTL, Se16(t), under extremely long day conditions in rice	6
Towards oilcane: preliminary field evaluation of metabolically engineered sugarcane with hyper-accumulation of triacylglycerol in vegetative tissues	6
Map-based cloning and characterization of yg-2, a gene conferring yellow-green leaf in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)	6
The maize callose synthase SLM1 is critical for a normal growth by controlling the vascular development	6
Genome-wide survey identified superior and rare haplotypes for plant height in the north-eastern soybean germplasm of China	6
Rvi4 and Rvi15 are the same apple scab resistance genes	6
Maize genetics, genomics, and sustainable improvement	6
Polyploidy and diploidization in soybean	6
Development of a semi-dwarf dominant genic male sterile wheat with seed red fluorescence as a visible marker	6
Genome-wide association analysis for grain moisture content and dehydration rate on maize hybrids	6
Kemai 1609, a molecular designed wheat variety with stripe rust and leaf rust resistance	6
A novel trait to reduce the mechanical damage of peach fruits at harvest: The first genetic dissection study for peduncle length	6
Genetic architecture of ear traits based on association mapping and co-expression networks in maize inbred lines and hybrids	6
Deploying QTL-seq rapid identification and separation of the major QTLs of tassel branch number for fine-mapping in advanced maize populations	6
Transcription factor bZIP65 delays flowering via suppressing Ehd1 expression in rice	6
BnaNTT2 regulates ATP homeostasis in plastid to sustain lipid metabolism and plant growth in Brassica napus	6
Toward cis-regulation in soybean: a 3D genome scope	6
Genomic regions associated with spot blotch resistance in elite barley breeding populations	6
White and green striate leaves 1, predicted to encode a 16S rRNA processing protein, plays a critical role in the processing of chloroplast ribosomes in maize (Zea mays L.)	6
Xiangchun 37, a spring soybean variety with multiplexed traits of medium maturity period, high yield, and high seed oil content	5
Fine-mapping and candidate gene analysis of a major locus controlling leaf thickness in rice (Oryza sativa L.)	5
Soybean functional genomics: bridging theory and application	5
Discovery of genetic loci and causal genes for seed germination via deep re-sequencing in soybean	5
Genotypic variation of tocopherol content in a representative genetic population and genome-wide association study on tocopherol in rapeseed (Brassica napus)	5
Identification of superior parents with high fiber quality using molecular markers and phenotypes based on a core collection of upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)	5
Correction to: The pan-NLRome analysis based on 23 genomes reveals the diversity of NLRs in Brassica napus	5
Novel methods for genetic transformation of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) without tissue culture via Agrobacterium rhizogenes	5
Identification and characterization of resistance quantitative trait loci against bacterial wilt caused by the Ralstonia solanacearum species complex in potato	5
Correction to: Genome‑wide identification and analyses of ZmAPY genes reveal their roles involved in maize development and abiotic stress responses	5
Shade avoidance syndrome in soybean and ideotype toward shade tolerance	5
Utilization of the Dasypyrum genus for genetic improvement of wheat	5
Fine mapping of qROL1 for root length at early seedling stage from wild rice (Oryza nivara)	5
Single- and multiple-trait quantitative trait locus analyses for seed oil and protein contents of soybean populations with advanced breeding line background	5
Identification of a novel dwarfing gene, Rht_m097, on chromosome 4BS in common wheat	5
A tetraploid-dominated cytochimera developed from a natural bud mutant of the nonapomictic mandarin variety ‘Orah’	5
Fine mapping of the panicle length QTL qPL5 in rice	5
Fine mapping of qTGW2b and qGL9, two minor QTL conferring grain size and weight in rice	5
Genetic dissection of seed yield and yield-related traits in Brassica napus grown with contrasting nitrogen supplies	5
OsSRK1, a lectin receptor-like kinase, controls plant height by mediating internode elongation in Oryza sativa L	5
Genome-wide association study for biomass accumulation traits in soybean	5
Deciphering the genetic mechanisms of chilling requirement for bud endodormancy release in deciduous fruit trees	4
Two aspartic proteases, BnaAP36s and BnaAP39s, regulate pollen tube guidance in Brassica napus	4
Polymerization of beneficial plant height QTLs to develop superior lines which can achieving hybrid performance levels	4
Identification of a major QTL and genome-wide epistatic interactions for single vs. paired spikelets in a maize-teosinte F2 population	4
Identification of novel candidate gene associated with early heading on chromosome 5B in wheat mutant jg1489	4
MdABCI17 acts as a positive regulator to enhance apple resistance to Botryosphaeria dothidea	4
Identification of a gene coding for a pentatricopeptide repeat protein as a candidate responsible for the Ms2, a novel restorer-of-fertility locus in onion (Allium cepa L.)	4
A new strategy for using historical imbalanced yield data to conduct genome-wide association studies and develop genomic prediction models for wheat breeding	4
Fine mapping of qPH9, a major quantitative trait locus, responsible for plant height in foxtail millet [Setaria italica (L.) P. Beauv.]	4
Genome-Wide Association Study on Cowpea seed coat color using RGB images	4
QTL detection for rice grain storage protein content and genetic effect verifications	4
Identification of candidate genes for watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) seed weight trait by BSA-seq	4
Transfer of the high-temperature adult-plant stripe rust resistance gene Yr62 in four Chinese wheat cultivars	4
Further studies on pyramiding of alien genes for high grain Fe and Zn in bread wheat	4
An overview of heat stress in Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.): effects, mechanisms and diverse molecular breeding approaches for enhancing resilience and productivity	4
Four QTLs control stigma exsertion rate by changing stigma size in rice	4
Identification of a new mutant allele of ZmYSL2 that regulates kernel development and nutritional quality in maize	4
Structural variation in the GH1 promoter regulates the hull color of rice	4
Development and application of universal ND-FISH probes for detecting P-genome chromosomes based on Agropyron cristatum transposable elements	4
Identification of a common major quantitative trait locus controlling onion bulb weight and development of molecular markers for bulb weight selection	4
Identification and fine-mapping of qNCLB3.04 resistant to Northern Corn Leaf Blight	4
Generation of parthenocarpic tomato plants in multiple elite cultivars using the CRISPR/Cas9 system	4
Regulatory network of rice in response to heat stress and its potential application in breeding strategy	4

Fine-mapping the low number of tillers (lnt2) locus in barley	4
Assessing genetic, racial, and geographic diversity among Ethiopian sorghum landraces and implications for heterotic potential for hybrid sorghum breeding	4
Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the WNK kinase gene family in soybean	4
Mapping and molecular marker development for the BnaSBT gene controlling inflorescence and plant architectures in B. napus	4
Identification and validation of new quantitative trait loci for spike-related traits in two RIL populations	4
Evaluating genomic selection and speed breeding for Fusarium head blight resistance in wheat using stochastic simulations	4
Linkage and association mapping of ovule number per ovary (ON) in oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.)	4
Fine-tuning grain amylose contents by genome editing of Waxy cis-regulatory region in rice	3
Identification of QTLs for adult-plant stripe rust resistance in Chinese wheat landrace Yizhanghongkemai and assessment of their utility for decreasing yield loss	3
Rapid identification of candidate genes controlling male-sterility in Foxtail millet (Setaria italica)	3
Transcriptome mapping related genes encoding PR1 protein involved in necrotic symptoms to soybean mosaic virus infection	3
Genetic diversity and population structure of sweet corn in China as revealed by mSNP	3
Speed breeding advancements in safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.): a simplified and efficient approach for accelerating breeding programs	3
Identifying the role of cellulase gene CsCEL20 upon the infection of Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri in citrus	3
QTL detection for grain shape and fine mapping of two novel locus qGL4 and qGL6 in rice	3
A QTL on the Ca7 chromosome of chickpea affects resistance to the root-lesion nematode Pratylenchus thornei	3
Improving cabbage resistance to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum via crosses with Brassica incana	3
Gene pyramiding of ZmGLK36 and ZmGDIα-hel for rough dwarf disease resistance in maize	3
Image-based GWAS identifies the genetic architecture of seed-related traits in a soybean mutant population	3
Linkage and association analysis to identify wheat pre-harvest sprouting resistance genetic regions and develop KASP markers	3
Large scale rice germplasm screening for identification of novel brown planthopper resistance sources	3
Introgression of the RppQ gene from field corn improves southern rust resistance in sweet corn	3
Identification of inheritance and genetic loci responsible for wrinkled fruit surface phenotype in chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) by quantitative trait locus analysis	3
Identification and validation of a QTL for spikelet number on chromosome arm 6BL of common wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	3
The overexpression of ascorbate peroxidase 2 (APX2) gene improves drought tolerance in maize	3
Molecular mechanisms underlying the signal perception and transduction during seed germination	3
Genomic regions associated with chocolate spot (Botrytis fabae Sard.) resistance in faba bean (Vicia faba L.)	3
Molecular and physiological basis of heterosis in hybrid rice performance	3
Fine mapping of a recessive leaf rust resistance locus on chromosome 2BS in wheat accession CH1539	3
MY73: a new high density–tolerant and high-quality maize variety	3
Genome-wide identification and analyses of ZmAPY genes reveal their roles involved in maize development and abiotic stress responses	3
Improvement of the outcrossing ability of CMS lines by pyramiding QTLs for SER	3
Identification of the yield traits related haplotype combinations of transcription factor genes TaHDZ34 in common wheat	3
Progress in the study of functional genes related to direct seeding of rice	3
Identification of novel genomic regions associated with yield-related traits in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata [L.] Walp) landraces	3
OsAAP8 mutation leads to significant improvement in the nutritional quality and appearance of rice grains	3
Mitochondrial candidate gene, orf206, for cytoplasmic male sterility in Pear (Pyrus pyrifolia)	3
Genomic markers linked to Meloidogyne chitwoodi resistance introgressed from Solanum bulbocastanum to cultivated potato and their utility in marker-assisted selection	3
Genome-wide identification and functional prediction of BYPASS1-related (BPS1) homologs in soybean	3
Quantitative trait loci and gene-specific markers associated with resistance to soybean cyst nematode HG type 2.5.7	3